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Thoas Swallowtail caterpillar / adult

Heraclides thoas autocles

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The caterpillar really looks like bird droppings, this discourages birds from eating them. On the last shot you can see an adult of this species.

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Diaz José Miguel
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Diaz José Miguel

Cartago, Costa Rica

Spotted on Dec 3, 2013
Submitted on Dec 3, 2013

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